"I will work with you. I commit to doing that."
"We need to figure out ways and strategies in which we can create some sort of glidepath that basically provides stability in this industry."
"As you well know, there have been some very tragic circumstances in California with dairy farmers who have been so stressed that they have taken their own lives."
"I think it is also important to recognize the important role, again, that rural development plays in providing opportunities that supplement and support farm income."
"None of us should be satisfied that there are children going to bed hungry."
"the President-elect challenges us, as you indicated, to end child hunger by 2015."
"What I learned from that experience and what I would share with this Committee is that discrimination comes in a variety of forms."
"I would sure like your assurance that will not continue because that is a very vital and needed program."
"I have a lot of confidence in the U.S. Trade Representative designee, Ron Kirk, to understand that."
"All producers, and is good for the taxpayers."
"As science continues to expand our knowledge about pathogens and other challenges to the safety and security of our food supply, we need to make sure that whatever our system is for ensuring the safet..."
"So my hope is that, A, we can establish a 21st century system using the best available science; and, B, that we can do a better job of coordination and cooperation with other Federal agencies."